Voyage of St Brendan

In The Voyage of St. Brendan, A.B. Jackson explores the legend of the Irish abbot Brendan, who sets sail with a crew of six monks in a currach to prove the existence of wonders and create a new book of marvels. The book is based on the 14th-century Middle Dutch version and is illustrated with black and white linocuts by Kathleen Neeley.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 80 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2021
Publisher: Bloodaxe Books Ltd

In his captivating work, The Voyage of St Brendan, A.B. Jackson weaves together a tapestry of poetry and prose to recount the legendary tale of the intrepid Irish abbot. Following the destruction of a book of fantastical stories, Brendan finds himself embarked on a perilous journey across the ocean, accompanied by a crew of six monks in a leather-skinned currach. His mission? To validate the existence of wonders and compile a new compendium of marvels. Along the way, Brendan and his crew encounter a myriad of extraordinary phenomena, including the majestic island-whale Jasconius, a haunting troop of Arctic ghosts, a fiery hellmouth of tortured souls, a trapped Judas, and the enigmatic castle of the boar-headed Walserands. While the origins of this legend can be traced back to early Irish tales and the Latin Voyage of Brendan the Abbot in the ninth century, Jackson has chosen the 14th-century Middle Dutch version as the foundation for his captivating interpretation. Notably, this rendition is distinguished by its infectious humor and ingenious creativity. The book is adorned with a series of stunning black and white linocuts, skillfully created by the American artist Kathleen Neeley, with one of them featuring in vibrant color on the cover. Through his vivid storytelling, Jackson invites readers to embark on a voyage of discovery, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, and the extraordinary becomes commonplace.

Weight: 156g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 198 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780375663